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Registered charity · No. SC048712SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

Float Trust, The Float, Float

Float Trust, The Float, Float is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Float Trust, The Float, Float is a registered charity (number SC048712) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Float Trust, The Float, Float?

Registered charity number
SC048712
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
City of Edinburgh

What does Float Trust, The Float, Float do?

The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The prevention and relief of poverty in Scotland by providing grants, items, and support to individuals in need. and 4.2 To provide support, financial or otherwise, to charities and other organisations which share aims comparable to 4.1.

What causes is Float Trust, The Float, Float registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Float Trust, The Float, Float yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Float Trust, The Float, Float is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Float Trust, The Float, Float a legitimate charity?
Yes. Float Trust, The Float, Float is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048712) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Float Trust, The Float, Float's charity number?
Float Trust, The Float, Float's charity number is SC048712. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048712?
Search SC048712 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Float Trust, The Float, Float do?
The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The prevention and relief of poverty in Scotland by providing grants, items, and support to individuals in need. and 4.2 To provide support, financial or otherwise, to charities and other organisations which share aims comparable to 4.1.
Does Float Trust, The Float, Float have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Float Trust, The Float, Float. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Float Trust, The Float, Float?
Float Trust, The Float, Float's website is http://www.float.scot — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.